Quantitative external control produced under an ISO Guide 34 accredited process for use in testing and calibration in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, inclusivity/exclusivity testing, establishing limits of detection, verification or comparison of test methods, and other molecular applications.

Biosafety Level

1

Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.

Genome copy number is based on the quantification of the 16S rRNA gene from nine averaged samples. Mycoplasma arginini (ATCC 23838) has two copies of the 16S rRNA gene per cell.

The reported genome copy number may vary depending on quantitation method used.

The limits of detection for this nucleic acid preparation will depend on the set of primers used. Primer efficiency should be determined empirically.

This preparation of high molecular weight DNA is appropriate for use in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)* process and other molecular biology applications.
*The PCR process is covered by patents owned by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Use of the PCR process requires a license.

Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.